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“Handshakes” is a collection of inspiring stories and shared lessons from Michigan businesses that are redefining the next economic frontier. After all, a business is more than an enterprise. It’s a combination of vision, partnerships and culmination of strategic decisions.

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Three Takeaways: BRCC

Experienced entrepreneur and investor Steve Haakenson shares his “bottom line” advice for budding entrepreneurs looking to expand and grow their businesses in Michigan.

Entrepreneurship

Fund Facts: Steve Haakenson, BRCC

On this episode of Fund Facts—a video series focused on venture capitalists, angel investors and other funders critical to Michigan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem—we sit down with Steve Haakenson, executive director of the Biosciences Research and Commercialization Center (BRCC).

Entrepreneurship

University Programs Drive Michigan’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation Research

Michigan’s universities and research institutions contribute to the state’s entrepreneurial spirit and innovation through unequaled collaboration with hospitals, research centers, service providers, and venture capital professionals throughout the state.

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Three Takeaways: DornerWorks

Grand Rapids entrepreneurs David Dorner and Gregg Wildes of DornerWorks share their “bottom line” advice for budding entrepreneurs looking to expand and grow their business in Michigan.

Three Takeaways

Three Takeaways: Belmont Engineered Plastics

Grand Rapids manufacturing professional Mike DaMore shares his “bottom line” advice for entrepreneurs looking to expand their businesses in Michigan and beyond.

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